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Elevation: 6,696 ft
GPS: 39.9732, -105.28888
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This serenely situated formation is host to three short and sweet routes on its southwest face. All you'll need is a half dozen draws and some small TCUs and nuts to protect this trio of "restday favorites". The rock bites back a bit, but it's a worthy trade off for the stellar moves and scenic backdrop (bring the camera for this one!). The routes receive afternoon sunlight and can be rappelled to the west on a set of anchors. Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll!

In addition, there are south-facing and some non-descript East Face slab routes here.

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Der Freischutz is located on Dinosaur Mtn. Park at NCAR Mesa and take the Mallory Cave Trail up past the Dinosuar Egg and Der Zerkle to the base of the east face slab of The Hand. Take a faint trail up a rocky and wooded gully into the corridor between The Hand (north side) and Der Freischutz (south side). When the south side opens up into a stellar view of Bear Canyon the climbs can be found above an idyllic flat boulder at the base of the southwest face. Enjoy!

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Classic Climbing Routes at Der Freischutz

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5.0 2- 4 I 6 MM 1c
 29
South Ridge
Trad 4 pitches
5.0 2- 4 I 6 MM 1c
 24
East Face / Der Freischutz
Trad 2 pitches
5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c
 34
Free Shot
Trad 2 pitches
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 20
Fat Elvis
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 31
Bidoigt
Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 4
Dwarfs Are People Too
Trad, TR
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 37
Drugs
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 35
Street Hassle
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
South Ridge
 29
5.0 2- 4 I 6 MM 1c Trad 4 pitches
East Face / Der Freischutz
 24
5.0 2- 4 I 6 MM 1c Trad 2 pitches
Free Shot
 34
5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c Trad 2 pitches
Fat Elvis
 20
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
Bidoigt
 31
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Dwarfs Are People Too
 4
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad, TR
Drugs
 37
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Street Hassle
 35
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
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